Compliance Updates

VIXIO GamblingCompliance announces 2020 Global Regulatory Awards shortlist

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6 years ago

October 1, 2020

George Miller

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VIXIO GamblingCompliance announces 2020 Global Regulatory Awards shortlist

Today, VIXIO GamblingCompliance unveiled the shortlist for their Global Regulatory Awards (GRA). Now in their fourth year, the VIXIO GRAs recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals, teams and businesses who have excelled in the field of compliance, corporate social responsibility and responsible gambling over the course of the year.

This year’s shortlist showcases a host of progressive businesses, all who have demonstrated their ability to adapt to an increasingly complex regulatory environment, to innovate, and embrace safer gambling.

Mike Woolfrey, CEO, VIXIO, said “This year has been one of the most competitive years yet, with the judges having to consider hundreds of entries to shortlist finalists across 18 categories. Every year the standard gets higher as the industry moves to an ever-greater culture of compliance. Our judging process is extremely rigorous and the awards are hotly contested, so being shortlisted is a highly significant achievement. Whilst this year we are disappointed we won’t be able to host our black-tie gala dinner, we are looking forward to announcing the winners at our virtual event, which everyone can join to celebrate the industry’s achievements”.

Robert Chvatal, CEO, SAZKA Group, said: “Congratulations to all those shortlisted. The operational excellence, innovation and commitment to drive up standards demonstrated by those shortlisted is a really positive sign for the future of the industry. We are delighted to be partnering with VIXIO GamblingCompliance on these hugely important awards and we look forward to seeing who emerges as winners on 29 October”

Due to on-going safety concerns around COVID-19, this year’s presentation of the 2020 VIXIO Global Regulatory Award winners will take place via an online live stream, broadcast globally on 29, October at 16:00 GMT. To find out more, including how to register, go to: gamblingcomplianceawards.com

Award for Commitment to Compliance by An Affiliate Company

AskGamblers
Better Collective
Bojoko
Gambling.com Group
iBet Directory
Little Star Media

Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution to Responsible Gambling

Amina Norgosanow, Videslots
David Caruana, Kindred Group
Jon Duffy, Genting Casino UK
Stefania Colombo, IGT

Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year

CMS
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Herzog Fox & Neeman
Mishcon de Reya Betting & Gaming Group
Pinsent Masons LLP
Tommaso di Chio, Kambi
WH Partners

Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Paul Hasting LLP

Chief Compliance Officer of the Year

Jon Duffy, Genting Casinos UK
Ori Monheit, Skywind Group
Sissel Weitzhandler, Play’n GO
Yurri Shevchuk, Parimatch

Chief Executive Officer of the Year

David Briggs, GeoComply
Giovanni Garrisi, Stanleybet Group
Phil Horne, Scientific Games UK
Sergey Portnov, Parimatch

Compliance Innovator or Innovation of the Year

BetConstruct
Gamalyze, Mindway AI
Genesis Global Limited
Location Validator App, GeoGuard
GiG Comply
Stoiximan / Betano Group

Compliance Officer of the Year

Adam Torres, San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission
Emma O’Neil, Sky Betting & Gaming
Ewout Wierda, VideoSlots
Jennifer Aguiar, DraftKings
Keith Caruana, Play’n GO
Mark Halstead, iSoftBet

Compliance Outstanding Achievement Award

iSoftBet
Kindred Group
Paysafe Group
Skywind Group

Award for Commitment to Compliance by An Affiliate Company

IGT Compliance Team
iSoftBet Compliance Team
NOVOMATIC AG Compliance Team
Paysafe Group Compliance Team
People’s Postcode Lottery Compliance Team
Play’n GO Compliance Team
Playtech Compliance Team
Sky Betting and Gaming Compliance Team

Head of AML/MLRO or AML Team of the Year

Anti-Fraud Legal and Compliance Team, Estoril Sol Digital
AML Team, Genting Casinos UK
Group Compliance Team, Paysafe Group
Jonathan Galea, VideoSlots

Head of Regulatory Affairs/Government Relations

Jon Duffy, Genting Casinos UK
Kimberley Broad, Microgaming
Lindsay Slader, GeoComply
Malcolm Fleming, People’s Postcode Lottery
Martin Lycka, GVC Group
Pablo Espuela, Luckia Games
Sabine Stoppel, NOVOMATIC AG

In-House Counsel/Legal Team of the Year

Andrei Andronic, Playson
GVC Group Legal Team
Nicole Metzgar-Schall, Sportradar
NOVOMATIC AG Legal Team
Riva Richard, Pollard Banknote Limited
Skywind Group Legal Team
William Hill Group Legal Team

In-House Counsel/Legal Team of the Year

ECOMMPAY
Passport Technology
Paysafe Group
LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Trustly
Worldpay

RegTech Provider of the Year

GeoComply
IDnow
iovation
SBTech
Trulioo
w2 Global Data

Responsible Approach to Advertising Award

32 Red / Kindred Group
Catena Media
NetBet Enterprises
Stoiximan / Betano Group
William Hill

Rising Star Award

Denisa Bialá, Play’n GO
Erica Okerberg, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Esther Scheepers, Kindred Group
Hayley Doherty, Sky Betting & Gaming
Joonas Karhu, Bojoko
Melissa Shuba, BMM Testlabs
Zlatan Omerspahić, Nsoft

Compliance Lifetime Achievement Special Award

To be announced

Africa

Broadway Platform secures LSLGA B2B supplier licence for Nigeria

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11 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Broadway Platform has been granted a B2B supplier licence by the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA), allowing the company to provide technology services to licensed operators in Lagos State and the wider Nigerian market.

The approval covers Broadway Platform’s product suite, including casino and sportsbook infrastructure, payments, CRM, risk management, affiliate tools and back-office systems, according to the company.

The licence also extends to BroadHub, described as SPRIBE’s content aggregation platform. Broadway Platform said BroadHub provides access to slots, table games and live dealer content from more than 120 providers.

Giorgi Samkharadze, Director of Broadway Platform, said: “Gaining our LSLGA supplier licence is an important step in our commitment to operating within robust local regulatory frameworks. Nigeria represents a key growth market for us, and this approval ensures our partners can operate with full confidence in the compliance and integrity of their platform infrastructure.”

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Wicked Games wins Swedish B2B gaming licence

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1 day ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority lets the studio supply content to licensed operators in Sweden.

Wicked Games has obtained a Swedish B2B gaming licence, clearing the studio to supply its content to licensed operators in Sweden.

The licence was granted by the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) and expands Wicked Games’ regulated market footprint in Europe.

“Securing our Swedish licence is a strong validation of the compliance standards and technical readiness behind our business,” said Khadija El Abi, Head of Partnerships at Wicked Games. “Sweden is an important market for us, and this approval allows us to support licensed operators there with content built to stand out in competitive lobbies.”

Wicked Games said the approval supports its broader strategy to grow in regulated jurisdictions and make its content available to more operator partners in key markets.

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Compliance Updates

Ukraine Launches Online Portal for Gambling Licence Applications

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1 day ago

April 20, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Businesses can now obtain licenses for organising and conducting gambling activities online through the Diia portal, without paper documents or in-person interaction with the state, according to a statement by PlayCity, the state agency regulating Ukraine’s gambling and lottery market.

According to the release, applications can be generated in the Diia electronic cabinet and signed using a qualified electronic signature (QES). Some data will be automatically retrieved from state registries, including information about the company, its owners and beneficiaries.

PlayCity will review submitted applications, and applicants will receive decisions on license issuance or refusal online via Diia.

Companies will be able to apply for licenses covering casino operations, bookmaking, slot machine halls, online poker, as well as B2B services in the gambling sector.

Acting Minister of Digital Transformation Oleksandr Borniakov said on Telegram that the ministry, together with PlayCity, has also prepared amendments to sector-specific legislation aimed at strengthening entry checks for companies in terms of reputation, integrity, ownership structure and absence of ties to the aggressor state.

“Our goal is to create a transparent and controlled market in which digital tools ensure both convenience for businesses and trust in the state,” Borniakov said.

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